“The PCA crew is leagues above
the competition” - Pepsico
"a prior vendor failed to develop
the application, which (Practical) delivered." - Franklin Park
"the application (is) easier to use, with a
much simpler, more intuitive use interface" - Royal Administration Services
"Sometimes it's the things you don't ask for
that are important" - Royal Administration Services
"PCA turned our raw data and algorithms into easy to use
and understand features and reports." - CareScout
"The quality and professionalism ... has been
so outstanding that we want to send you a letter of thanks." - USALCO
"PCA people and applications stand out by
far exceeding our expectations." - USALCO
"The resulting application greatly increas(ed)...
our business effectiveness and efficiency." - The Advest Group
"PCA completes projects
efficiently and effectively" - Pepsico
Job Openings
Small Company, Big Benefits
Practical Computer Applications, Inc. (PCA) is a fast growing, INC 5000, profitable company based in Needham. Founded in 1992 by MIT alum, PCA is a privately held, profitable and growing company that provides custom line-of-business application consulting, design and development services on the Microsoft business platform (SQL Server and .Net Smart Client). PCA is an agile development environment. We design and build custom database solutions that are custom-tailored to increase business capabilities and productivity, and reduce operational inefficiencies and costs. We are recognized for our ability to translate unique and oftentimes complex line-of-business requirements into fast, reliable and easy-to-use business applications.
PCA provides a variety-intensive work environment where creative thinking, contribution and collaboration are the norms. We value talent, accountability and loyalty to PCA and our Clients. Compensation and benefits are experience- and merit-based and highly competitive.
Immediate Full-Time Job Openings
General PCA employee qualifications include:
- Proven professional track record
- 4-year or advanced degree or closely related experience
- Strong work ethic
- Highly motivated and organized
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Employment Inquiries
Please submit your resume to hr@pcapps.com, or send it to Human Resources, Practical Computer Applications Inc., 175 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494. Practical Computer Applications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Practical Benefits include: Health Insurance, Profit Sharing Plan, Matching 401(k) Plan, Flexible Work Schedule, Medical Flex Plan and Paid Time Off.
PRINCIPALS ONLY NEED APPLY. Practical DOES NOT ACCEPT JOB INQUIRIES FROM JOB PLACEMENT AGENCIES.
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